Crime in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West: statistics, rates and trends
367 crimes were recorded in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West at a glance
- Crime trends in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
- Types of crime in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
- Royal Wootton Bassett South & West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
- Population and deprivation in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
- Questions about crime in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
- About this data
367 crimes were recorded in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 155 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Royal Wootton Bassett South & West has the 2,863rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Royal Wootton Bassett South & West | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 367 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.9 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,814 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West was highest in the year to July 2019 (441 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (337). Over the whole period it fell 12%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 367 | 53.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 349 | 51.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 383 | 56.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 389 | 57.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 365 | 53.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 337 | 49.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 363 | 53.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 441 | 64.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 419 | 61.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 19 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+28%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 155 | 22.7 | 0.66 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 9.2 | 0.60 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 7.0 | 1.04 | -6% |
| Public order | 29 | 4.3 | 0.64 | -9% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.1 | 0.48 | +91% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.9 | 0.54 | +86% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.3 | 0.40 | -18% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.2 | 0.56 | -53% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.0 | 0.12 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.76 | +67% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 0.43 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.36 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.3 | 0.06 | -86% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Royal Wootton Bassett South & West recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 42.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Royal Wootton Bassett South & West recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 17.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Royal Wootton Bassett South & West recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Royal Wootton Bassett South & West recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Royal Wootton Bassett South & West recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 91% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Royal Wootton Bassett South & West recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Royal Wootton Bassett South & West recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Royal Wootton Bassett South & West recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Royal Wootton Bassett South & West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Royal Wootton Bassett South & West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Royal Wootton Bassett South & West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Royal Wootton Bassett South & West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Royal Wootton Bassett South & West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Royal Wootton Bassett South & West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Royal Wootton Bassett South & West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Royal Wootton Bassett South & West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Royal Wootton Bassett South & West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Wootton Bassett North | 377 | 68.3 | +27% |
| Royal Wootton Bassett East | 128 | 30.5 | -43% |
| Lyneham | 143 | 20.8 | -61% |
| Purton | 283 | 39.4 | -27% |
| Brinkworth | 96 | 20.0 | -63% |
| Cricklade & Latton | 251 | 47.7 | -11% |
| Minety | 155 | 31.8 | -41% |
| Calne North | 270 | 53.9 | +0% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tanners Close | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 20 |
| On or near The Maltings | 20 |
| On or near Nightclub | 18 |
| On or near Daisy Brook | 17 |
| On or near Beaufort Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Hart Close | 12 |
| On or near Old Court | 12 |
| On or near The Lawns | 12 |
| On or near Crosstrees | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 104 | 28.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 102 | 27.8% |
| Not recorded | 63 | 17.2% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 11.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
Royal Wootton Bassett South & West has an estimated population of 6,814. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Royal Wootton Bassett South & West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Royal Wootton Bassett South & West a safe place to live?
Royal Wootton Bassett South & West recorded 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (63).
Is crime in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West was up 5% on the year before: 367 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 349 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Royal Wootton Bassett South & West?
Royal Wootton Bassett South & West is policed by Wiltshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Royal Wootton Bassett South & West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.